AglaSem Admission

Approved Diploma CET curriculum 2012

The atmosphere, Fluid pressure, Standard atmosphere, International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), Temperature, Measurement of temperature, Conversion factors for units commonly used in various countries, Pressure, Pressure altitude, Effect of pressure, temperature and humidity on density, Density altitude, ICAO Standard atmosphere, Standard atmosphere as per ISA(International standard atmosphere), Behaviour of air, Speed of sound, Dynamic pressure, static pressure and total pressure Terms and difference between the three pressures, Explanation of total pressure in terms of dynamic and static pressure, air speed terminology in use and their meaning, Venturi tube, Theory of lift, The circulation theory of lift, Low speed aerofoil, Aerofoil terminology, Types of aerofoils. Factors affecting the performance of aerofoils. General theory of generation of lift in a wing, Aspect ratio and stalling angle, Sweep back wings, Slats and flaps, Effect of compressibility on lift, effect of various speeds on coefficient of lift(CL), Transonic and Supersonic Aerodynamics, Shock waves. 2. AIRCRAFT MATERIALS 1x5=5Marks

Role of DGCA and ICAO. Types of contamination on ATF. Quality control of ATF: Purpose of quality control check on ATF, Places where checks are to be conducted, common methods for ATF quality checks. Preservation of Aircraft and Engine: Aircraft and engine awaiting repairs or critical components, need for preservation of aircraft and engine , safety precautions to be taken, Need for proper care and documentations, log book entries Cannibalizations of parts and sub/full assemblies from the aircraft awaiting repairs/components, improper documentations in log books/records, effects at later stages, De-preservations of new/ preserved engines, checks to be performed. Aircraft Tyres and operational safety: General care to be taken for tyres- on storage, Effect of under pressure and over pressures in tyres- in small, medium and big aircrafts on braking, during take off, during landings.Curriculum Development Cell, Directorate Of Technical Education, Bangalore. Page 4